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Q: What are the standard dimensions for an interior door?

• <div><p>The most common <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/standard-door-sizes.htm">size for an interior door</a> is <b>80 inches tall and 28 to 32 inches wide.</b> However, a standard interior door can measure anywhere from 24 to 36 inches wide, depending on its intended use and the available space. According to most building codes in the U.S., a door must be at least 80 inches tall and 24 inches wide.</p></div>

Q: Can I install a door in my home myself?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to install a door yourself if the wall opening already exists, but the work is rather complicated, and a professional installation is usually well worth the investment. For your door to work and close properly, you&rsquo;ll need to shim and level the door frame in your wall perfectly, which can be difficult. Additionally, we recommend you always hire a professional door installer to place an exterior door, as mistakes during the installation process can lead to poor security for your home.</p></div>

Q: Is it better for French doors to swing in or out?

• <div><p>French doors that open to exterior spaces are often installed to swing inward, as this makes them more secure than outward-swinging doors, due to the interior hinges being inaccessible from the outside. For interior doors, it&rsquo;s personal preference which direction to hang your doors, but it&rsquo;s common to have them open into the larger of the two spaces they&rsquo;re separating. </p></div>

Q: Are French doors more expensive than sliding doors?

• <div><p>Depending on the type of French doors you choose, they may be more expensive than sliding doors. Generally speaking, a single in-swing or out-swing French door will cost less than a sliding door, as it contains fewer materials and is easier to install. However, sliding doors usually have a slightly lower price tag, especially when compared to the standard double in-swing or double out-swing French doors.</p></div>

Q: What size sofa fits through a standard door?

• <div><p>Interior and exterior door openings are typically 80 inches high, with openings 29&frac14; inches wide for interior doors and 35 inches wide for exterior doors. If your couch is smaller than these measurements, it should fit through the door frame.</p></div>

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Last update on October 10, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
He and his assistant showed up on time ready to start. Door replacement and floor repair were done in about 5 hours and it all looks good, highly recommend.
Sawtooth Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
Norm replaced my front door and replaced the deck steps. He did a really great job! He’s coming back to work in my bathroom and I’m really happy about that.
CHF Services
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Reviewed in July 2024
Carl does excellent work and is dependable. I bought a barn style door years ago. He built cabinets to match it perfectly. I had idea for layout and shelves and Carl made suggestions that were respectful of my vision while making it practical and functional. I'm very happy with the custom...
Minks General Contracting
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Reviewed in June 2024
I hired this business to do some interior paint work for my home. I was very impressed with how professional and kind they were. They worked quickly and thoroughly. I would recommend them highly. Work place was kept clean. The price was extremely reasonable and I would definitely hire them...
Premium Paintworks
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Reviewed in September 2022
We hired this company to paint our daughters bedroom. The service was timely and tidy and the ceiling and the walls look perfect! We will be looking to hire this business again for another larger painting project we have coming up.
Distinctive Painting
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Reviewed in May 2021
Josiah was very professiona and nice. He was on time. Excellent person, i will give out his name to my friends thst need garage doors repair or a new garage door opener. Very nice young man
MyHome Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
Mr. Melgar was hired to construct a concrete slab and exterior shed. His workers did an excellent job. I also had him install a new back door. I plan to hire him for other small jobs in the future.
Carlos Melgar Handy Man Services
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Reviewed in April 2013
We have had this contractor in our 100+ year old house 3 times now, and have been very happy with the results every time. On this project we wanted the work to commence quickly and he was able to accommodate us with no delay. We picked out the materials and had a solid design plan in mind, but...
East Ridge Tile
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Serving Anson, ME and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I felt the price quoted was exceptionally high and they wanted to do more than just replace 2 doors."

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Recommended by66%of homeowners

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In business since 2024

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"Highly recommended, super friendly, easy to work with and straightforward unlike most contractors. Thanks a bunch."

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Response time6 hrs

Response rate87%

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Minks General Contracting

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"Love love Carl! He comes when he says he will come. He does great work. Easy to work with! He can do anything ! Hire him you wonâ t be sorry"

+17

Response time3 hrs

Response rate94%

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In business since 2024

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"Prompt, reasonable and professional. Good crew. Came up with great ideas on other projects I have in mind. Love my new ceiling, they fixed all the rot in my subfloors and prepped for new flooring. Would recommend for all your weekend projects. Did I mention they work efficiently? what they got done in a weekend probably would have taken a 4 man crew a week. Nick, Gerry and Frank are the crew for you."

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Serving Anson, ME and surrounding areas

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I am a motivated self employed individual, I have a high attention to detail and enjoy giving quality work for a fair price to build a call back relationship with customers.

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Serving Anson, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

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"quality is always excellent. Delivery has always been on time. this is the third time I have used Arkansas wood door"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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"This guy is amazing!!!! Professional is the key word!!! Attention to detail couldn't be better!! Will definitely hire again!!"

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New England Home Renovations LLC

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Serving Anson, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

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Emergency services offered

"I had a door hung and some plastering work done. The door install was great, the rest looks like a mess and will need to be done again/finished.

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+37

Recommended by89%of homeowners

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Serving Anson, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Mark and his "right hand," Liz are a pleasure to deal with, they're like friends. I've had Mark's skilled and friendly crew clean the boiler chimney and repair the chimney cap. Mark's crew is clearly knowledgeable and works with care and artistry. Both projects reasonably priced compared to other contractors. I highly recommend Eastern Chimney."

Recommended by84%of homeowners

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Serving Anson, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Bellevue Builders did such an amazing job renovating my bathroom. From the day they started the job to the day they ended, all of the work and cleanup was done meticulously. I met with the owner who was so responsive and thorough — any questions I had he answered! Very professional team who not only took really good care of us but did some beautiful tile work! Above and beyond expectations. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs quality work."

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Doors questions, answered by experts

The most common size for an interior door is 80 inches tall and 28 to 32 inches wide. However, a standard interior door can measure anywhere from 24 to 36 inches wide, depending on its intended use and the available space. According to most building codes in the U.S., a door must be at least 80 inches tall and 24 inches wide.

It’s possible to install a door yourself if the wall opening already exists, but the work is rather complicated, and a professional installation is usually well worth the investment. For your door to work and close properly, you’ll need to shim and level the door frame in your wall perfectly, which can be difficult. Additionally, we recommend you always hire a professional door installer to place an exterior door, as mistakes during the installation process can lead to poor security for your home.

French doors that open to exterior spaces are often installed to swing inward, as this makes them more secure than outward-swinging doors, due to the interior hinges being inaccessible from the outside. For interior doors, it’s personal preference which direction to hang your doors, but it’s common to have them open into the larger of the two spaces they’re separating.

Depending on the type of French doors you choose, they may be more expensive than sliding doors. Generally speaking, a single in-swing or out-swing French door will cost less than a sliding door, as it contains fewer materials and is easier to install. However, sliding doors usually have a slightly lower price tag, especially when compared to the standard double in-swing or double out-swing French doors.

Interior and exterior door openings are typically 80 inches high, with openings 29¼ inches wide for interior doors and 35 inches wide for exterior doors. If your couch is smaller than these measurements, it should fit through the door frame.

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